The Gangs – Beer Garden, Vietnamese Drinking Food and DJs on Nguyen Hue Walking Street
The Gangs is a beer garden and Vietnamese drinking-food chain in Ho Chi Minh City, running since 2016 with six branches. The busiest is The Gangs Central at 87 Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, open 17:00 to 24:00 every day. The kitchen turns out grilled dishes, seafood and sashimi, while the bar pours draft beer, craft beer and cocktails mixed to order; from the evening a DJ plays Top 40 and EDM non-stop. Average spend is 400,000 to 600,000 VND per person and there is no minimum spend to hold a table. Booking through Vibes Saigon is free — you pay at the restaurant. Hotline +84 966 877 714.
The Gangs at a glance
| Main branch | The Gangs Central, 87 Nguyen Hue and 98 Ho Tung Mau, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Opening hours | Central, Rooftop, Urban, Airport, Sunset: 17:00 – 24:00 daily; Da Kao: 11:00 – 24:00 daily |
| Average spend | 400,000 – 600,000 VND per person depending on drinks; no minimum spend to hold a table |
| Music | Top 40, electro and EDM, with a DJ playing through the evening |
| Dress code | Casual — comfortable, no need to dress up |
| Capacity | Large room, takes birthdays and big group parties |
| Free booking | Hotline +84 966 877 714 — Zalo — WhatsApp |
The six The Gangs branches
The chain was founded in 2016 and now has six locations, a central hotline on 1900 6404 and the email thegangs@tlservice.vn. When you book through Vibes Saigon, name the branch — each one has a different address.
| Branch | Address | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central (busiest) | 87 Nguyen Hue and 98 Ho Tung Mau, Saigon ward, District 1 | 17:00 – 24:00 daily | 0937 56 55 57 |
| Central Rooftop | 75–77 Nguyen Hue, Saigon ward, District 1 | 17:00 – 24:00 daily | 0941 56 55 57 |
| Da Kao | 32 Mac Dinh Chi and 106A Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Tan Dinh ward, District 1 | 11:00 – 24:00 daily | 0931 56 55 57 |
| Urban | 212 Ly Thai To, Ban Co ward, Ho Chi Minh City | 17:00 – 24:00 daily | 1900 6404 |
| Airport | No. 1 Quang Trung, Hanh Thong ward, Ho Chi Minh City | 17:00 – 24:00 daily | 0971 56 55 57 |
| Sunset | FB02-02, Sunset Town, Phu Quoc Special Zone | 17:00 – 24:00 daily | 1900 6404 |
This article covers The Gangs Central at 87 Nguyen Hue in detail — the busiest branch and the one that works best for an evening out.
How The Gangs differs from similarly named places
The Gangs is plural and is a Vietnamese-run beer garden chain with the six addresses above. When booking, state which branch you want — Central, Rooftop, Da Kao, Urban, Airport or Sunset — because each has its own address and hours. If you find a similarly named place in Thao Dien or District 1 that is not at 87 Nguyen Hue, it is not the venue in this article. Note also that the chain has publicly warned about outlets imitating the The Gangs brand, so book through the central hotline 1900 6404 or through Vibes Saigon to be sure. In particular, Cafe Gang Gang (a vinyl-and-supercar cafe at Urban Hub District 4 and CityLand Go Vap) is a completely different business and not part of The Gangs.
The room and how you sit at The Gangs Central
The Gangs Central sits right on the Nguyen Hue walking street: an open beer-garden layout with tables in long rows, a bar in the middle and a small DJ stage. At lunchtime it serves office lunches and family meals; from late afternoon the room shifts into drinking mode with the music rising and the lights coming up. There is no club-style VIP tier — you sit at ordinary dining tables, and larger groups get tables pushed together or a reserved area if they call ahead. Weekends are very busy and service can slow at peak times, so groups should book early to get a good spot near the DJ stage.
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Average spend | 400,000 – 600,000 VND per person | Depends on drinks and extra dishes |
| Holding a table | No minimum spend | Give the headcount so the staff can arrange seating |
| Seafood sold by weight | French babylonia snails 81,000 VND/100 g, two-shell clams 70,200 VND/100 g, grouper 70,200 VND/100 g, sea bass 48,600 VND/100 g (minimum 300 g) | Prices from the venue’s own website |
| Beer and cocktails | Draft and craft beer, cocktails mixed at the bar | Full drinks price list available in the room |
The Gangs menu: drinking food and drinks
The menu focuses on easy drinking food — grilled dishes, seafood and a few European and Japanese leaning plates. The dishes guests order most are the mixed The Gangs combo, grilled squid with chilli salt, beef salad with wild herbs, salted-fish fried rice, french fries with butter-sugar dip and grilled chicken wings with chilli salt. Seasoning is bold enough to stand up to beer; portions are not huge but plated neatly, and bigger groups do better ordering combos than picking dish by dish. On the drinks side the highlights are draft and craft beer (The Gangs Draft), cans and bottles, cocktails, spirits, sake and soft drinks for larger tables.
Music, DJs and events at The Gangs
The soundtrack is Top 40, electro and EDM with a DJ playing through the evening, and there is usually a check-in corner for photos. The chain runs events all year, branch by branch: Single Day and Couple Day matchmaking nights, Gangsta Ladies Night, Countdown parties with Budweiser and 1664 Blanc, Halloween, live bands (F Band, Su Brothers Band), free-flow programmes and opening right through Tet. The chain’s ninth birthday in July 2025 featured Kay Tran and Huynh James. The venue takes birthday bookings, group parties and large meet-ups. It is busiest in the evening and at weekends, with the loud drinking-party atmosphere young Saigon goes for. Check the fan page for the latest line-up or ask the hotline +84 966 877 714 before you go, because the schedule changes weekly.
What guests say about The Gangs
The venue scores 4.4 from roughly 1,800 Google reviews. Guests praise the good-looking, easy-to-move-around space, a menu long enough for a whole evening of drinking, prices that are reasonable for a District 1 location, and attentive staff. The usual complaint is slow service at peak times at weekends. This section only shows reviews with a verified name and date. Guests who have been to The Gangs can leave a review and the Vibes Saigon team verifies it before publishing; the editorial team does not write reviews on guests’ behalf.
Booking a table at The Gangs
The Gangs holds tables free of charge. Call, Zalo or WhatsApp +84 966 877 714, say which branch you want (Central or Da Kao are the two in District 1), the date and the headcount, and the team will hold the table. You pay at the restaurant, with no middleman fee. You can also book through our reservation page or find the venue on the Saigon nightlife map.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Gangs
Where is The Gangs?
The main branch, The Gangs Central, is at 87 Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, right on the Nguyen Hue walking street, with a second frontage at 98 Ho Tung Mau. The Da Kao branch is at 32 Mac Dinh Chi, Tan Dinh ward, District 1.
How much does a night at The Gangs cost?
Average spend is 400,000 to 600,000 VND per person depending on drinks and extra dishes. Seafood is sold by weight from 48,600 VND/100 g. There is no minimum spend to hold a table.
Does it cost anything to book a table at The Gangs?
No. Booking through Vibes Saigon is completely free and you pay at the restaurant. Call, Zalo or WhatsApp +84 966 877 714 to hold a table, and book early at weekends and on holidays.
What is the dress code at The Gangs?
Casual and comfortable — no need to dress up the way you would for a club. Groups visiting in the busy evening hours should still dress neatly.
Can I bring a big group?
Yes, and it suits the venue. It specialises in groups, birthdays and large meet-ups, with combos that are easy to split. Book ahead so the staff can push tables together or reserve an area.
When is The Gangs busiest?
Evenings and weekends, when the DJ plays continuously and the room feels like a small club. Daytime suits family lunches and office groups (Da Kao opens at 11:00; Central and the other branches open 17:00 to 24:00 daily).
Which branch should I choose?
Central at 87 Nguyen Hue for the walking-street atmosphere and the busiest room; Central Rooftop for the same street with an open-air view; Da Kao for lunch and an earlier start. Urban, Airport and Sunset serve the outer districts and Phu Quoc.
Related venues worth a look
- District K — 500-capacity lounge and club in District 1 for the next stop of the night
- D-Rave Club SGN — urban groove club at 21 Ham Nghi, District 1
- Loco Complex — multi-floor eating and drinking complex in central District 1
- Oslo Club — club in District 1
- Zion Sky Lounge — rooftop lounge with a full city view
- Aplus Club — club opened in late 2025
- Top 25 clubs in Saigon — the citywide shortlist
- Saigon Nightlife Map — pins for every venue in this article
- Vietnam Nightlife Top List — the national ranking
Written by Khanh Hung and the Vibes Saigon team from The Gangs’ official website, its fan page and guest reviews, checked in October 2026. Prices and event schedules change, so confirm on the hotline before you go.
